Technology giant Sony has admitted recently that there are shortages of its hugely popular PS3 gaming console in the UK, but that it is trying to address the situation.
Since its release the Sony PS3 games console has proven very popular in the UK as well as around the world. The Slim PS3 model was greeted with great enthusiasm in the UK, and consumers rushed to snap up one of these consoles. Sales of the console have now soared to way above internal expectations according to reports, but whilst this is great news for Sony there is also a slight problem that has become apparent.
There were rumours recently that stocks of the Sony PS3 in the United States were running low, with demand for the console being so high. Sony has now allegedly admitted that there are also stock shortages of the console in the UK, which could mean that consumers still keen to get their hands on this console may struggle to do so.
Sony has stated that it is doing what it can to remedy the situation, and hopes that it will be able to sort things out over the next few weeks. The shortages appear to be affecting the 120GB model in particular. With a number of hugely popular and highly anticipated games set to come out over the coming weeks Sony will be keen to ensure that stocks of the PS3 are plentiful.
An official from Sony stated: “Since we launched the slimline PS3 model, the demand has been overwhelming – running over 20 per cent ahead of our expectations. Whilst it is hugely pleasing that PS3 slim has been greeted so enthusiastically, we understand that this has lead to some stock issues, particularly with the 120Gb model. We are doing our best to address these issues and hope to catch up in the next few weeks.”
Source - MCVUK